Meaning of the word "the first person" in English
What does "the first person" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the first person
US /ðə ˌfɝːst ˈpɝː.sən/
UK /ðə fɜːst ˈpɜː.sən/
Noun
the grammatical person used by a speaker in referring to himself or herself (I, me, we, us)
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In the sentence 'I am happy,' 'I' is an example of the first person.
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Many novels are written in the first person, using 'I' to narrate the story.
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